Naptime is a Blessing

Jul 2, 2021
I don’t understand why kids put up such a fuss about naptime. Naps are awesome! If I had my way, I’d take one every day – just after lunch when I’ve had a good meal, instead of having to f...

No, Mom Didn’t Say That…

Jun 25, 2021
“Mom said I didn’t have to pick up my toys.” “Mom said I could have cookies for lunch today.” “Mom said I could take the car down to the corner for a slurpee and so...

A Super Brothers Snorkeling Adventure

Jun 18, 2021
What better summer learning experience is there than teaching my boys how to snorkel? Long, long ago when I was much younger and marginally less wise, I spent some time SCUBA diving and snorkeling and...

Back to School Conundrums

Sep 4, 2020
It may be back to school time, but if you’re anything like me, you’ve got questions – about the CVS receipt-length list of supplies we’re supposed to send in, about the extra s...

Tales From the Neverending Car Line

Aug 28, 2020
Do kids even take the bus to school anymore? I ask because although I see them driving around town, I can only assume that every school bus is completely empty based on the number of SUVs and minivans...

Did You Pee in the Pool Yet, Dad?

Aug 21, 2020
One of my responsibilities as a father of boys is teaching them about their penises. So far the coursework has been pretty straightforward – wear underwear, don’t show it to strangers, try...

Super Diaper Dog

Aug 7, 2020
I shouldn’t laugh, but my dog started wearing diapers recently. Oh, who am I kidding?! After 56 dog years of defiance and obnoxious barking coupled with a questionable amount of occasionally bei...